Lawan Christopher Burns

On January 21, 2023, a homicide occurred in Avon Park, Florida, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Lawan Christopher Burns. The incident took place at the basketball courts on Fred Conner St. Deputies from the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene at approximately 12:53 a.m. following reports of an injured man.

Upon arrival, deputies found Lawan Christopher Burns deceased, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and ...